r/carpet

Question for professional installers: We're finishing up remodeling an upper floor. The only thing left are baseboards/doorcasings and carpeting.

Do you prefer the baseboards/doorcasings installed before or after carpeting? And do you have a preference on height above the subfloor (I've read 3/8-1/2" gap)?

I would prefer to install the baseboard first so that I don't have to worry about paint on the carpet (and touch-ups are still easier even if carpet installers scuff the baseboards), but it also helps having a solid subfloor for reference to keep the baseboard nice and straight vs installing after.

My last question is door casing/door frames. I know door casing should be set to the same height as the baseboards, but what about door frames? Would you also prefer the door frame cut to the same height to so carpet can be tucked under the whole frame?

We don't have a carpet company lined up yet, otherwise I would just ask them directly.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lifeproof-7-16-in-Thick-Waterproof-Premium-Plus-Carpet-Cushion-with-Air-Channels-2000000820/312019782

Wanted thoughts on longevity, got a sample it certainly is waterproof. Only downside seems to be that you have to use a seaming iron on low heat.

I'm struggling with what kind of carpet I should put on my stairs. An installer recommender against a Berber carpet because it won't wrap the steps and railings as well. And won't look as "high end" for a high visibility stair case. This was my concern as well as I've seen more Berber carpets used in basements and not so much in main living areas.

But I'm also worried a softer/non Berber capert will wear and stain quicker on a high traffic area and will look worst after a year or two.

What would typically be the recommended carpet here, want something that looks good and will last if such an option exists.

Bonjour à tous,

Mes parents ont reçu la visite d'un vendeur de tapis qui a estimé un de leurs tapis à plus de 100 000 € ?! ?

Je suis très dubitatif de cette valeur.

J'ai l'impression que c'est plutôt une astuce pour essayer de vendre une réparation du tapis.

Mes parents ont déjà pris un nettoyage pour 400 € et je veux vraiment faire attention pour la suite.

Est-ce que vous auriez une idée ? Est-ce que c'est tout simplement possible que ce tapis va le plus de 100000 € ?

Je vous remercie par avance de votre aide.

Je vous mets quelques photos du tapis endroit/envers/étiquette le tapis mesure 2 m 70 par 1 m 80. Il a été acheté il y a plus de 50 ans.

I bought this at a garage sale.and would appreciate any input I can get on it. The only thing I know about rugs is what AI has told me. What I can tell you is it 27"×52" and I believe it to be silk. I pulled a few loose strands from the side and did the fire test. It smelled like burnt hair and turned into ash. As far as knot count Ive provided pictures with a ruler for scale. I paid 40 dollars did i win? or did they take me up top?I would greatly appreciate any help you guys can offer

I just got this new carpet put in, but I noticed there’s quite a bit of "give" when I pull it up at the doorway.

And whenever I step on it, the carpet bunches up and creates a noticeable bulge/bubble right next to my foot (as seen in the photo). It feels like the carpet isn't tensioned properly or the underlay is uneven. Is this a common "settling" issue, or did the installers fail to stretch it correctly?

Update: Thanks! Now I am sure the installers failled their job completely.

Actually we discovered that around 10 carpet edges were loose on the stairs and request the company to be back already. Now I confirm they not only need to work on stairs but the whole floor.

The company? Tapi in St Albans. Such a shame.

I'm trying to find a greige or taupe coloured carpet?

I've attached some pictures of a sample in various lighting conditions.

Would describe the colour as greige or taupe?

If not what colour does it look like to you?

Carpet laid yesterday, photos taken after vacuuming. Carpet is Beach Club I which is a textured cut-pile carpet that should hide seams well. Tomorrow I am having Beach Club II (slightly better) installed in other areas of house.

The seams are very obvious to me. Am I being extremely picky or should I ask the carpet store to fix? I've never had carpet that had obvious seams like this.

Somebody told me that the ripple in my carpet is caused by my couch. Is this true and is there any way I can fix it as a non professional diy-er? (Please don’t judge the stains! It’s clean we just have 3 pets and 3 kids 🙃 I’m getting ready to shampoo it but wanted to post here first) thanks in advance!

Can you rug experts help me identify this please!